GatewayToInnovation

2013 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
		John Doerr is an American venture capitalist, and he and his partners have backed some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. In February 2009, he was appointed as a member of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board to provide advice and counsel in fixing America’s economic downturn.
		Tom Kelley is a seasoned innovation practitioner with proven techniques for fostering a culture of creativity and developing processes for continuous innovation. He is the author of two outstanding books, The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation.
		Don McMillan has performed over 200 shows for major corporations around the United States including IBM, Dell, Apple, Cisco Systems, and HP. He is the only stand-up comedian working who is using PowerPoint and references "Avagadro's Number", "DRAM", and beta tests all his jokes.
		Theresa Payton is one of America's most respected authorities on Internet security, net crime, fraud mitigation, and technology implementation. As White House Chief Information Officer from 2006 to 2008 she administered the IT enterprise for the President and 3,000 staff members.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Tremendous opportunity to network with more than 800 regional IT executives and build new relationships
• 28 interactive sessions hosted by industry leaders addressing the convergence of IT with other business imperatives
• Community Giveback: $100,000+ in 2011 & 2012, over $345,000 to date has been donated to the local IT Community
• Professional Development Showcase helping IT executives advance their careers
• Awards Program celebrating local leaders and the future of regional growth
• An Invitation Only CIO reception the evening prior to the conference
• Entrepreneur Showcase, hosted by the St. Louis RCGA and ITEN
• Technology Research Showcase, establishing the region as a vibrant technology growth center